Frequently Asked Questions
Club Activities
Est. 1966
Income & Expenses
Cycling Laws and Recommendations
Tri-City Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 465
Richland, WA 99352-0465
Richland, WA 99352-0465
Est. 1966
FAQs
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Copyright © 2008 by Tri-City Bicycle Club · All Rights reserved · E-Mail: info @ tricitybicycleclub.org
Copyright (c) 2008 by Tri-City Bicycle Club - All Rights reserved - E-Mail: info @ tricitybicycleclub.org
Do I have to be a member to ride with the Club?
No. TCBC cannot prohibit anyone from joining a club ride. However, only TCBC members are covered by the club insurance.
Why doesn't TCBC have any mountain bike rides?
Rides listed in the TCBC Ride Calendar are organized and led by members. Any member who is willing to lead a ride may have the ride added to the Calendar.
No. TCBC cannot prohibit anyone from joining a club ride. However, only TCBC members are covered by the club insurance.
Why doesn't TCBC have any mountain bike rides?
Rides listed in the TCBC Ride Calendar are organized and led by members. Any member who is willing to lead a ride may have the ride added to the Calendar.
Why did Club dues double in 2008?
Over the past 20 years since the previous dues rates were establish, operating expenses have more than doubled, while income from the Inland Empire Century steadily increased, covering the added expenses of mailing, adding a website, etc. Since the club cannot maintain non-profit status while deriving more than 35% of its gross receipts from non-members (mostly via the Century), dues were increased to cover operating expenses, and the Century was turned over to local Kiwanis clubs, with TCBC in a supporting role.
Why doesn't the Club send mail using a non-profit rate?
TCBC is registered as a 501(c)(3) Social/Recreational organization. Per USPS Publication 417, such organizations cannot use preferential postage rates.
Over the past 20 years since the previous dues rates were establish, operating expenses have more than doubled, while income from the Inland Empire Century steadily increased, covering the added expenses of mailing, adding a website, etc. Since the club cannot maintain non-profit status while deriving more than 35% of its gross receipts from non-members (mostly via the Century), dues were increased to cover operating expenses, and the Century was turned over to local Kiwanis clubs, with TCBC in a supporting role.
Why doesn't the Club send mail using a non-profit rate?
TCBC is registered as a 501(c)(3) Social/Recreational organization. Per USPS Publication 417, such organizations cannot use preferential postage rates.
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When a sidepath like the Keene Road trail is near a road, are cyclists required to use it?
No. Washington vehicle code does not require cyclists to use available bicycle paths. However, there are restricted roads, such as SR 240 over the Yakima River and SR 395 over the Blue Bridge, which legally prohibit bicycles. Cyclists must use available unrestricted paths or roads in those areas.
No. Washington vehicle code does not require cyclists to use available bicycle paths. However, there are restricted roads, such as SR 240 over the Yakima River and SR 395 over the Blue Bridge, which legally prohibit bicycles. Cyclists must use available unrestricted paths or roads in those areas.
